Antislavery Bugle Ad Rates And Gerrit Smith Speech Fragment
An 1841 antislavery page shows advertising terms for The Antislavery Bugle including subscription rates and notice rates. It reprints an excerpt from Gerrit Smith in Toronto on Anderson’s rendition, arguing Canada must shelter the enslaved and that British law protects freedom, urging abolition supporters to act with courage.
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Gerrit Smith
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Anderson
Gaeimir Surrm
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Cheera
Ito
Slavory
Canada
Daniel
Stadrach
Meleoh
Abedaorgo
Qanalane
Crice
Davie Webster
Free Speech and Fugitive Slave Law in Cleveland
A Cleveland Beacon editorial argues free speech must be protected even amid mob action. It warns that enforcing the Fugitive Slave Law could spark nationwide conflict, urges restraint by white and colored citizens, and endorses the mayor’s role to keep peace while upholding lawful processes.
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United States
Fugitive Slave Case Sparks Cleveland Contempt for Law
Report from Cleveland details the Lucy fugitive case and a crowd resisting the Fugitive Slave Act. It notes Deputy Marshals kidnapping fear and the city’s call for fair trial, condemning the law while stressing Northern submission under threat of broader action.
An Insult to Cleveland Sparks Deputy Controversy
Editorial correspondence denounces state justice appointments in Cleveland as insulting and improper. Citizens recount shocking deputy conduct against Black individuals, including pushing, striking, and unlawful arrests, while noting a few honorable exceptions among officers.
Fugitive Slave Rescue Scene on Line Railroad
An attempt to rescue a fugitive slave along the railroad line drew a large armed crowd at Bedford and Line, with deputies stationing to defend, a coordinated plan to move Lucy toward Wheeling nearly thwarted by a sudden break of the train. Conductor Globe Cloland coordinated steps to avoid bloodshed while officials pledged funds to buy back the woman and return her to Virginia if needed, with strong local relief at the successful passage.
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Cloland
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Marahal Johnson
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Lima
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W. A. Tyler
California
W. J. Whipper
Wheeling
Youngstown
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